Georgia-Iraq Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $70.55M total volume •Georgia surplus: $70.55M

GeorgiaIraq

$70.55M

Exports (2023)

IraqGeorgia

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$70.55M

Surplus for Georgia

Total Trade

$70.55M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Georgia and Iraq. Green line shows exports from Georgia, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Georgia-Iraq commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

GeorgiaIraq Exports

$70.55M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
76.1% top product
1Cattle: live, other than pure-bred breeding animals
$53.70M
76.1% of exports
2Sheep: live
$7.56M
10.7% of exports
3Cattle: live, pure-bred breeding animals
$5.94M
8.4% of exports
4Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$1.56M
2.2% of exports
5Ferro-alloys: ferro-silico-manganese
$489,600
0.7% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Georgia's export portfolio to Iraq demonstrates strategic specialization, with cattle: live, other than pure-bred breeding animals representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

IraqGeorgia Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Petroleum bitumen: obtained from bituminous minerals
$19.86M
Infinity% of imports
2Aluminium: casks, drums, cans, boxes and the like for any material (not compressed or liquefied gas), 300l capacity or less, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, no mechanical or thermal equipment
$2.10M
Infinity% of imports
3Stoppers: caps and lids, of base metal
$643,948
Infinity% of imports
4Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000cc
$375,000
Infinity% of imports
5Electric generating sets: with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines
$119,320
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Georgia's import pattern from Iraq reveals significant dependencyin petroleum bitumen: obtained from bituminous minerals, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Georgia demonstrates competitive strength in exportingcattle: live, other than pure-bred breeding animals to Iraq, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $70.55M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Georgia-Iraq Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $70.55 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Georgia maintains a surplus of $70.55 million
  • Export Focus: Georgia's primary exports include cattle: live, other than pure-bred breeding animals, sheep: live, cattle: live, pure-bred breeding animals
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Iraq include petroleum bitumen: obtained from bituminous minerals, aluminium: casks, drums, cans, boxes and the like for any material (not compressed or liquefied gas), 300l capacity or less, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, no mechanical or thermal equipment, stoppers: caps and lids, of base metal

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $70.55M represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Georgia leveraging its comparative advantages in cattle: live, other than pure-bred breeding animals.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

1

Comparative Advantage

Georgia's specialization in cattle: live, other than pure-bred breeding animalscomplements Iraq's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in petroleum bitumen: obtained from bituminous minerals.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $70.55M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $70.55M bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $70.55 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in cattle: live, other than pure-bred breeding animals and petroleum bitumen: obtained from bituminous minerals demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Georgia's trade surplus of $70.55 million strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Export Advantage

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in sheep: live present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on petroleum bitumen: obtained from bituminous minerals, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in cattle: live, other than pure-bred breeding animals may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between Georgia and Iraq represents a total trade volume of $70.55 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Georgia, with exports exceeding importsby $70.55 million.

Export Strengths

Georgia's exports to Iraq total $70.55 million, with competitive advantages in cattle: live, other than pure-bred breeding animals, representing $53.70M or76.1% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Iraq amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in petroleum bitumen: obtained from bituminous minerals, with Petroleum bitumen: obtained from bituminous minerals comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Georgia's competitive position in this bilateral relationship. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023